Best of Buffalo Double Decker Bus Tour
Description
This tour is regarded as the #1 bus tour in Buffalo because we use a unique blend of humor and history to tell the story of Buffalo. Your guide for this trip is a costumed Irish police officer compete with brogue who has been transported from 1860 to today. Expect wit, engaging stories and a bit of blarney on this tour that has been described at "...where the History Channel and Comedy Central meet." If you crave creative storytelling and audience participation, you'll love this tour experience. We start with a walking tour aboard the ships in the Naval Park, America's largest inland Naval Park. From there we hop aboard our bus for an open air experience highlighting all the best sites in Buffalo including Millionaires Row, City Hall, the sprawling former Psychiatric Hospital and much more. Children 5 years and under are free.
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Itinerary
Tour begins with a 25 minute walking tour aboard the ships at the Buffalo Naval Park including the infamous USS The Sullivans.
One of the world's 1st skyscrapers
Hotel Lafayette built by the world's first female architect.
Time permitting we stop at this sprawling former psychiatric center.
In Niagara Square we see City Hall, The Federal Court House, McKinley Monument and various statues.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Upper Deck seats require navigating some small steps
Reviews(402)
Excellent tour and a wonderful way to discover Buffalo. The guide’s humor, energy, and passion made the experience memorable. Despite visiting Buffalo many times over the years, I had never taken the time to see the city from this perspective. I would highly recommend it to both visitors and locals alike.
This was an unexpected experience due to having flights cancelled. Enjoyed it and had a great time. Fun guide and cool experience.
Thank you for joining our Buffalo City tour. Sorry your flight was canceled, but happy to have you aboard.
Wonderful tour of the highlights of Buffalo. Our guide was very knowledgeable, proud of his city & made the tour enjoyable with his humor.
Glad we represented the city positively. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Barbara and I had a wonderful time on the 1 pm tour yesterday. The tour was informative and the light banter was great. It is impressive what the harbor area is today compared to what I remember it was like growing up in the 1960' -70's in Buffalo; hats off to the resilience and dedication of Buffalo residents for reviving such a wonderful area. Thanks again for a such a fun trip down memory lane. Mike Dominiak
Many thanks for joining us on the tour. Buffalo has changed a lot for the positive in recent years and I’m glad we could help create a memory for you.
Officer O’Connor is extremely a funny and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour was about two hours long and only seemed to take a few minutes. Got to see a lot of places in the city that you would probably not find on your own.
Many thanks Tim. Your words are very kind, and are appreciated.
This was a great way to see the city and laugh along the way! Guide had wonderful energy, lots of knowledge and presented in an engaging and entertaining way! Worth the time and cost!
Mindy, glad you had a positive experience. Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
Officer O’Connor and the Red Double Decker Bus are a must do in Buffalo. We knew little about Buffalo but O’Connor made the city come alive for us. He was wonderfully entertaining, comedic, informative, and welcoming all at the same time. Reservations are generally required as this tour happens only once a day. It is not your standard hop-on tour as it begins at the navy yard, ends at the navy yard, and you cannot just get on and off as you please. In our fairly experienced opinion, This was the BEST tour AND tour guide we have EVER had on a tour! Well-done, Officer O’Connor!
You are very kind! We work hard to create a fun and engaging tour so it looks like we hit the mark.
5*****! Officer O’Connor and the Red Double Decker Bus are a must do in Buffalo. We knew little about Buffalo but O’Connor made the city come alive for us. He was wonderfully entertaining, comedic, informative, and welcoming all at the same time. Reservations are generally required as this tour happens only once a day. It is not your standard hop-on tour as it begins at the navy yard, ends at the navy yard, and you cannot just get on and off as you please. In our fairly experienced opinion, This was the BEST tour AND tour guide we have EVER had on a tour! Well-done, Officer O’Connor!
Many, many thanks for your kind words. It was lovely to have you aboard.
Beautiful day - great tour and a lot of laughs! Thank you very much I had a great time. Highly recommend if you're in the area.
It was wonderful to host you on our last tour of the season. Thanks for the review.
Joining this bus tour turned out to be the perfect way to dive straight into the soul of the city. From the upper deck, watching Buffalo’s mix of historic buildings, quiet streets, and green spaces roll by was a constant surprise. The guide was not only knowledgeable but also genuinely fun — every stop came with stories that made you feel the weight and charm of the place. The route was well-balanced: downtown, the waterfront, and architectural highlights flowed seamlessly, and the time just flew. Everything was well organized: clear instructions before departure, a clean and comfortable bus, and well-timed photo stops that let you actually capture the moment. One small note: in the summer, the upper deck can get a bit sunny — a hat or sunscreen is a smart idea. But honestly, it doesn’t take away from the experience at all. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — If you want to discover Buffalo in a fun, relaxed, and memorable way, this tour is a must.
Thank you so much for your comprehensive review of our Best of Buffalo tour. It was a wonderful way to end our season on a sunny day with wonderful customers.
